Teachers Gifts

“This is by far the most engaging, cutting-edge and practical science book I’ve come across. Packed with eye-popping experiments, handy tools, great ideas and grounded in years of practical, down-to-earth educator insight from author Ben Newsome, this is a simple, fun and detailed, one-stop guide to creating an amazing STEM classroom.”

‘An awesome new asset for teachers, written by an awesome science teacher!’– Aaron Tait. Director of Innovation – Education Changemakers

From engaging science experiments, effective role-play scenarios and useful digital technologies through to intriguing Maker spaces, colourful science fairs and community collaboration in your school, there are so many ways that you can be the spark that ignites a passion in students for understanding how the world works. This book takes you through the practical and realistic ways you can teach the kind of science that kids care about!

Discover how to address students’ science misconceptions, teach science with limited resources and ensure primary students can work to the scientific method in fun challenges where they can explore science in meaningful ways they’ll remember.

It’s time to reinvigorate your love of teaching and bring about sustained active learning. Your classroom can become a glowing example of how to engage students in STEM and a beacon for the greater community.
It’s not just about ‘teaching’ … your job is to inspire!

The book was written with a real passion for both science and teaching. The techniques are tested and proven, the results for your students will be outstanding! It’s time to shine in your classroom and even in community events, so your students can understand how science affects how the world works, maybe one day they can make a significant scientific contribution thanks to you and the spark you helped ignite.

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A Darwin coffee as a homage to the great man himself!
Gotta love the theory of evolution; always controversial in some areas and yet strikingly obvious to many, many people in other areas. Pay tribute to the great scientist with this coffee mug (it’s the least we can do!).

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Show your love of biology with this DNA shirt!
One of the three major macromolecules that are essential for all known forms of life, show your love of the atoms that code for every protein in your body.

For the perfect fit:
Chest: measure from one armpit to the other
Length: measure from the bottom to the top of the shoulder.
Add 1 to 2 cm for shrinking if you want a loose fit.

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Show your love of biology with this DNA Shirt!
One of the three major macromolecules that are essential for all known forms of life, show your love of the atoms that code for every protein in your body.

For a perfect fit:
Chest: measure from one armpit to the other
Length: measure from the bottom to the top of the shoulder.
Add 1 to 2 cm for shrinking if you want a loose fit.

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Make art in seconds. Just push the object you want to make a 3D impression of into the fine metal pins at the back, it’s as simple as that! The impression remains intact as long as don’t disturb it and when you are ready, you can start all over again. 17.5 x 12.5 x 6cm. Metal pins; 41mm.

Get creative, we’ve used these to model depth surveys in oceanography, what could you do with it?

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Make pretty pictures in the sand as the pendulum bob swings back and forth.
Try experimenting with the angle of release to create strange patterns based on harmonics! We’ve got ours next to the water cooler 🙂

On behalf of the Powerhouse Discovery Center, Castle Hill, I would like to thank you for contributing to our April School Holiday Program: Stories from the Far East. Your Kite Flight Physics workshop was a wonderful addition to the program! We thank you for your time, support and commitment and will see you again soon.